Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 19th August 2003
Dilbert//5239, first published 23 years ago on Tuesday 19th August 2003
Tags
huge galatians project disqualified one minute late future depends on win bid winning bid future of company can't be late line dancing sign
Official transcript
"After months of work, I finished our bid for the huge galatikus project."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
AFTER MONTHS OF WORK, I FINISHED OUR BID FOR THE HUGE GALATIKUS PROJECT.
IF IT'S ONE MINUTE LATE, WE'LL BE DISQUALIFIED. THE FUTURE OF OUR COMPANY DEPENDS ON US WINNING THIS BID.
HE MUST THINK I'M A.
. WHOA, WHAT'S THIS?
IRISH LINE- DANCING LESSONS 10% OFF
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Irish Line-Dancing Lessons"
Summary:
- The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic comments and humorous observations.
- In this strip, Dilbert is shown to be frustrated with his company's lack of progress on a project.
- He expresses his disappointment, stating that after months of work, he has finished the bid for the Galatikus project.
- However, he notes that if it's one minute late, they will be disqualified, and the future of the company depends on winning this bid.
- Despite his concerns, Dilbert is approached by an Irish line-dancing instructor who offers lessons at a 10% discount.
- The instructor asks Dilbert if he must think he's a "whoa, what's this?" (a common phrase used to express surprise or confusion).
- The strip ends with Dilbert looking puzzled, unsure of how to respond to the instructor's offer.
Key Themes:
- Frustration with company progress
- Importance of meeting deadlines
- Unexpected distractions (Irish line-dancing lessons)
- Dilbert's signature sarcasm and wit
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